Tag Archives: Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt

To Celebrate Spring

Posted on April 18, 2026 by crispina kemp

To celebrate Spring The woodland invites you in Feel that warmth upon your skin Hear the drum of your feet as a grin begin Hear those birds Sweetest song you’ve ever heard Watch them flit No hope to identify them, … Continue reading →

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Wisdom

Posted on April 11, 2026 by crispina kemp

Wise are those who will not hide their gems in an iron-bound chest Afraid the administration’s taxman will take it along with the rest Not for them the glittering piles of golden wares An inheritance to pass on to their … Continue reading →

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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Posted on April 4, 2026 by crispina kemp

Biblio: noun, book Phobia: suffix, fear A: prefix, not Abibliophobia: compound noun, fear of running out of books to read. I fully understand that fear. With no kindle in tow, I’ll read the ingredients on a ketchup bottle. Interestingly – … Continue reading →

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Let’s Get Busy…

Posted on March 28, 2026 by crispina kemp

To cast a spell in thirteen words Is quite absurd Izzy wizzy… See?!*!? 13 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Spell  

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I’m Sad For Sally

Posted on March 21, 2026 by crispina kemp

I told Sally no I didn’t want to go But Sally persisted For five mins I resisted Then on the dancefloor I met my Perfect Partner While she sat alone Full of gloom Like an overripe gooseberry Or a fae-plucked … Continue reading →

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He Ain’t No Fun

Posted on March 14, 2026 by crispina kemp

You are not old But neither bold You aren’t tall And you can’t be told Short and young But, sorry, fella, you ain’t no fun 25 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Young

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Crazy Old Lady

Posted on March 7, 2026 by crispina kemp

It’s not easy when everyone knows She’s a careless, carpe diem, madcap lady Who says, yay, this is the way Despite the map says it’s not Then gets herself stuck In a nettle-filled rut Who leaps, then looks And tumbles … Continue reading →

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Mine Ain’t No Tapestry

Posted on February 21, 2026 by crispina kemp

My life has been a tapestry Carole King did sing Can’t say the same of mine No connecting thread nor continuous line Always chopping, always changing A patchwork of a travesty 31 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Patchwork … Continue reading →

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On This Once-In-A-Year Day

Posted on February 14, 2026 by crispina kemp

Shops brim with roses Not a scent to them Designed for the eye, not for noses Men of all ages crowd around With panicked hope bound For this special once-in-a-year day His chance to say She means a lot A … Continue reading →

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Drats And Double-Drats

Posted on February 7, 2026 by crispina kemp

Waking from sleep Restorative deep Nothing’s pressing Another two hours In bed I’m guessing Wake, grumpy for food Remember Sammi Double-drats Now in a grumpier mood 26 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Mood

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